Weather-related Closings and Delays: Updates for Our District/County Offices

North Georgia Health District Announces Re-Openings and Delays for Tuesday, Feb. 3:

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North Georgia Health District Announces Weather-Related Closure for Monday, Feb. 2:

North Georgia — As a precaution due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions across North Georgia, all North Georgia Health District 1-2 (NGHD) public health offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, to help ensure the safety of staff and the communities we serve.

The closure applies to all public health services in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties, including the District office, County Health Departments, Environmental Health offices, WIC services, and Child Health programs. The Living Bridge Center clinics located in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville will also be closed.

Operational updates, delayed openings, and any changes to services will be communicated through the North Georgia Health District website at www.nghd.org.

The North Georgia Health District appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as it prioritizes community safety during severe weather conditions and encourages residents to take appropriate precautions.

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North Georgia — Due to improved road conditions, the North Georgia Health District office and county public health facilities and services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27.

 

Our counties include Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. The Pickens County Health Department will remain closed due to previously announced building issues; however, Pickens County residents may access services at our neighboring county health departments. For assistance, please call (706) 279-9600.

 

The Living Bridge Center clinic in Gainesville (Hall County) will operate on a delayed opening schedule and open at 10:00 AM.

 

While conditions have improved, we encourage everyone to use caution when traveling, as isolated patches of ice may still be present on roadways.

 

For information about public health services, locations, contact details, and hours of operation in the North Georgia Health District, please visit www.nghd.org.

 

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